In my post 'Organizational Myopia' we talked about an increasingly common problem with the language we use. We 'talk' quite often like we are delivering a cross-functional end-to-end feature of the overall system, when in reality... we are really only delivering a subset of the solution. We are delivering a 'feature' that has to be integrated with other 'features' in order to deliver real customer value. Why does this matter? It matters because when we allow ourselves to only care about... only track progress on... only get better at our little slice of the world... we risk investing money…
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Leading Agile
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What We Call Stuff Matters...
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Reuse Creates Bottlenecks
9 Nov 2009 | 5:10 amHere is something to think about. Is re-use always good? Is it always a good idea to have shared services and rely on common components? I jotted down a great quote at Oredev this week but can't seem to recall who said it. "Reuse Creates Bottlenecks". Isn't that what we have really been talking about over the past few weeks? When you have a team... or a department... or a division... or a business unit that has everything it needs to deliver... it sure does make planning easier. Why? Because you reduce dependencies on the rest of the organization. There is less coordination... there are less… -
Interesting Post... 11/1/2009 through 11/8/009
8 Nov 2009 | 1:40 amGot a interesting story for you guys...Arrived in the Copenhagen airport today for my 11:10 AM flight back to Atlanta. I looked up on the board... no flight to Atlanta. I went over to the Information Desk and the lady tells me that there was a flight on the 7th... and another scheduled for the 9th... but no flight on the 8th. Hmmmmmmmm. Since Delta does not have local gate agents, we head over to the servicing organization that handles Delta ticketing. Apparently, Delta has decided that they aren't going to fly direct from Copenhagen to Atlanta on Sunday anymore. Kimi and I are booked on the… -
Organizational Myopia?
5 Nov 2009 | 12:09 amOkay... I want to write a quick little post here to point out something that is becoming increasingly obvious to me. I've talked quite a bit over the past year about the ongoing feature team/component team debate. We talk about how agile teams are supposed to deliver an end-to-end cross-functional slice of the application architecture. When applications get big, I've talked about how sometimes we have to organize around large scale system components or services. So here is the deal... I think that in practice... most people actually get this. It seems that the more I talk to people doing… -
Velocity in the Enterprise, Part 7
2 Nov 2009 | 12:07 pmOkay... we've been going on a while now with this whole Velocity in the Enterprise series. Let's see if we can get things wrapped up with one final post. Last time around we talked about the idea of extending the Kanban metaphor to the enterprise. Just like agile user stories and teams are extended into agile projects and agile project portfolios... Kanban can be extended past the team to drive the flow of value across multiple teams working in concert to deliver multiple projects. Let's explore this a little further... starting with the team... then considering the project... and then…
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Foxnews: Latest Headlines
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Dems See $$ in Palin War
20 Nov 2009 | 4:03 pmWith media spotlight on Sarah Palin and 'Going Rogue' book tour, Democrats prep for battle — and try to cash in• 'Sarah Rules' Not Uniform at Military Bases• Fox News Poll: Palin Going (Not So) Rogue• SLIDESHOW: Sarah Palin 'Going Rogue' Tour -
Religious Battle Over Health Bill
20 Nov 2009 | 4:03 pmWhite House in dispute with Catholic bishops over abortion funding in Obama's health care overhaul | VIDEO• Sen. Nelson Will Vote to Start Health Debate• Fox News Poll: Most See No Upside to Health Reforms• Read the Health Care Bill, Then Comment on It• Jackson Tones Down Racially Charged Challenge• FOX FORUM: Democrats' Health Care Sleight of Hand• YOU DECIDE: Should Senators Read 2,074-Page Bill? -
Watchdog: ACORN Mismanaged $200G
20 Nov 2009 | 4:03 pmDOJ failed to track how scandal-plagued group used $200,000 in tax money, inspector general's report finds• HANNITY: 'The Most Explosive ACORN Video Yet' -
Scientists Circulate Proton Beams in Big Bang Machine
20 Nov 2009 | 3:58 pmScientists circulated beams of protons in the world's largest atom smasher Friday night for the first time after a year of repairs caused by a spectacular failure after the $10 billion machine was heavily damaged by a simple electrical fault. -
Number of U.S. Mass Layoffs Falls in October- Online Resumes Tossed
20 Nov 2009 | 3:57 pm
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Foxnews: National
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N.Y. Man Convicted After Leaving Aging Dad in Hot Car
20 Nov 2009 | 3:43 amA New York state man has been convicted of reckless endangerment after leaving his 85-year-old father in a car on a hot day and finding him dead three hours later. -
Former Marine Charged in Death of 'Cathouse' Prostitute
20 Nov 2009 | 3:43 amA former Marine was charged Friday with six counts of first-degree murder in the shooting deaths of four people whose bodies were found in a burning home, including a prostitute featured on the HBO reality series "Cathouse." -
S.C. Jury Finds '3 Hebrew Boys' Guilty of Ponzi Scheme
20 Nov 2009 | 3:42 amThree South Carolina men have been found guilty of bilking thousands of investors out of more than $80 million. -
N.J. Police Use Tear Gas to End Standoff With Armed Man
20 Nov 2009 | 3:42 amPolice used tear gas to end a lengthy standoff with an armed man at a northern New Jersey home. -
Sears Tower Terror Plot Leader Gets 13-Year Sentence
20 Nov 2009 | 3:40 amA Miami federal judge has imposed a 13 1/2-year sentence on the convicted ringleader of a plot to stage terror attacks against Chicago's Sears Tower and FBI offices.
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Foxnews: Politics
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Colorado Billboard Compares Obama With Terrorists
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ACORN Mismanaged $200,000 of DOJ Funding, Report Finds
20 Nov 2009 | 2:17 pmThe news is the latest blow to a scandal-plagued group whose public image has taken a beating in recent weeks after some of its employees were caught on video trying to help a couple posing as a prostitute and pimp evade tax laws. -
Justice Department to Drop Charges Against Blackwater Security Guard
20 Nov 2009 | 2:11 pmProsecutors intend to drop charges against one Blackwater security guard involved in a deadly 2007 Baghdad shooting which killed 17 Iraqis. -
Accused Cuban Spy Couple to Plead Guilty
20 Nov 2009 | 1:17 pmAccording to court filings, a retired State Department worker and his wife are prepared to plead guilty of spying for Cuba. -
Dems Seek Fundraising Boost in War With Palin
20 Nov 2009 | 12:07 pmPresident Obama's political arm, Organizing for America, has sent a fundraising e-mail seeking to raise $500,000 in the next week to stop a "dangerous" Palin from derailing the Democrats' effort to overhaul health care.
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Cancer screenings under scrutiny
20 Nov 2009 | 3:31 pmIt's been a confusing week for women. -
Feds drop manslaughter charge against one Blackwater guard
20 Nov 2009 | 3:28 pmFederal prosecutors in Washington announced Friday they will dismiss a manslaughter charge against one of the Blackwater contractors charged in a high-profile shooting incident in Baghdad, Iraq, two years ago. -
Hospital hearing requested for suspect in Fort Hood shootings
20 Nov 2009 | 3:15 pmProsecutors have requested a pretrial confinement hearing for accused Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan in his hospital room on Saturday, Hasan's attorney told CNN on Friday. -
Nicole Richie back at home
20 Nov 2009 | 2:59 pmNicole Richie has checked out of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after battling pneumonia and is at home resting, said her boyfriend Joel Madden. -
Arrests made in ring that sold human fat, Peru says
20 Nov 2009 | 2:58 pmPeruvian authorities say they have arrested four members of a gang that specialized in selling to European labs fat obtained from dead humans.
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CNN: Top Stories
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Cancer screenings under scrutiny
20 Nov 2009 | 3:31 pmIt's been a confusing week for women. -
Fort Hood hearing in hospital requested
20 Nov 2009 | 3:15 pmProsecutors have requested a pretrial confinement hearing for accused Fort Hood shooter Maj. Nidal Hasan in his hospital room on Saturday, Hasan's attorney told CNN on Friday. -
Arrests in human fat ring in Peru
20 Nov 2009 | 2:58 pmPeruvian authorities say they have arrested four members of a gang that specialized in selling fat obtained from dead humans. -
Wal-Mart scuffle trial goes to jury
20 Nov 2009 | 2:32 pmA woman accused of cutting in line in a Wal-Mart and assaulting police officers took the stand Friday and denied all charges in the racially charged case. -
Prosecutor: Amanda Knox taunted, killed roommate
20 Nov 2009 | 2:09 pmAccompanied by two smitten men, a resentful Amanda Knox toyed with a knife and plunged it into her roommate's neck, a prosecutor charged in closing arguments.
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Beernews.org
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Three Christmas beers, a Tackle Box, and a Boardhead in Press Releases
20 Nov 2009 | 4:16 pmNew stuff in Press Releases this week: Clipper City Heavy Seas Yule Tide arrives Batemans Rosey Nosey Holiday Ale primed for U.S. launch Sweetwater Brewery Tackle Box variety pack makes its debut Full Sail Old Boardhead and Wreck the Halls hit the streets Three Christmas beers, a Tackle Box, and a Boardhead in Press Releases[Disclaimer: Beernews.org is a leader in craft beer news and is the original source of this article. If you would like to check out more, please visit the original site. Thanks!] -
Clipper City Heavy Seas Yule Tide arrives
20 Nov 2009 | 4:08 pm(BALTIMORE, MD) – Clipper City Brewing Company, brewers of Heavy Seas and Clipper City beers, is proud to announce the upcoming winter release of their Heavy Seas Mutiny Fleet. The Mutiny Fleet is an extension of the Heavy Seas product line with brews made in very limited release small batches, and bottled in 22 oz. “bomber” bottles. Bigger is better! Yule Tide – Belgian Tripel Ale available around Thanksgiving A strong Belgian Tripel with a slightly sweet and complex malty flavor. It’s spicy flavor comes from our unique blend of Trappist yeast and Belgian candi sugar making it… -
Batemans Rosey Nosey Holiday Ale primed for U.S. launch
20 Nov 2009 | 3:48 pmBATEMANS LAUNCHES ROSEY NOSEY HOLIDAY ALE IN USA Seattle, WA. November 16, 2009 – Batemans Brewery of Wainfleet, Lincolnshire, England and SBS-Imports of Seattle, Washington are pleased to announce the premiere arrival of Batemans Rosey Nosey Holiday Ale to United States market. Rosey Nosey joins regularly available items: Batemans Triple XB (XXXB) Classic Pale Ale and Batemans Combined Harvest Multigrain Beer. Founded in 1874, Batemans is one of the few remaining multi-generational family brewers in England. Now under the guidance of fourth-generation of family management, the Brewery… -
Sweetwater Brewery Tackle Box variety pack makes its debut
20 Nov 2009 | 3:06 pmSweetWater Brewery offers up a “Tackle Box” of tasty brews SweetWater opens their Tackle Box just in time for the holidays ATLANTA (November 15th, 2009) – SweetWater Brewery has released the newest addition to their award winning lineup. The SweetWater Tackle Box variety pack is a hefty collection of year round brews along with a “Secret Stash” brew in each box. This new package will be released in short runs, and therefore only available for a limited time as they tease the taste buds of craft beer lovers throughout the southeast beginning in Atlanta mid November. Sure to be the… -
Full Sail Old Boardhead and Wreck the Halls hit the streets
20 Nov 2009 | 2:56 pmFULL SAIL BREWING RELEASES TWO COOL WEATHER FAVORITES Brewmaster Reserve Old Boardhead Barleywine Ale and Wreck the Halls (Hood River, OR) – You can feel the cold in the air, the east winds are blowing and snow boarders and skiers are making their way up the mountain. The brewery is humming with the anticipation of our holiday releases and here come two of our favorites: Wreck the Halls and Old Boardhead. Wreck the Halls is a sublime hybrid of an American style IPA with a “Winter Warmer” style strong ale. The result is a bold beer that celebrates the holidays with an…
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Beer News
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Adding one single gene to yeast dramatically improves bioethanol production from agricultural waste
20 Nov 2009 | 1:06 pmCar fuel Bioethanol is made by the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae from sugars obtained from plant biomass. -
Tastings: Weekly wine, beer and spirits reviews
20 Nov 2009 | 7:43 amWhat a beautiful hazy apricot color and sweet malt aroma this beer has as you pour it into the glass. -
Serious Beer Pairings for Thanksgiving
19 Nov 2009 | 11:27 pm"Malty beer resonates with the caramelized skin of a turkey and brings out the herbal flavors in stuffing." [ Photograph: Maggie Hoffman ] If you want to eat like the Pilgrims this Thanksgiving, you should probably get busy hunting for deer and wild ducks. -
Heavy drinking can cut risk of heart disease, says study
19 Nov 2009 | 3:11 pmDrinking a bottle of wine a day, or half a dozen beers, cuts the risk of heart disease by more than half in men, an extraordinary study reports. -
Beeronomics: Factors Affecting Your Pint
19 Nov 2009 | 7:33 amBeer. You've seen it at sporting events, parties and backyard barbecues, but have you ever thought about just what goes into that can or bottle? Not the ingredients, the economics.
